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Loose Stool Since Long. Had Constipation Problem. Rectal Examination Normal. Cause?
Good day - I am a 53 year old woman who has had constipation throughout my life. However fort he past 3 months I have had extremely loose stools to the point of embarassment. I have had my stools tested and they are all clear. I have had a rectal examination and that too was clear. I am due for a gastroscopy in the next week but would like to know in the meanwhile if you know of anything that could be causing this problem.
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Sun, 1 Jul 2012
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Get a per rectal examination done ,in case its normal go for colonoscopy or barium enema done .Change in bowel habits needs to be investigated.
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